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Lok Sabha 2019: India election schedule raises questions
The dates have been announced for the Indian election, but questions are raised over the schedule.
Chandrashekhar Azad: The Indian Dalit leader challenging Modi
Chandrashekhar Azad has emerged as the newest political icon for India's 200 million Dalits.
Come what may, we stand with Pakistan: China (Lead)
China on Tuesday said it would stand by Pakistan during its testing times and firmly support it to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity and also told the inte
Kartarpur Corridors engineering aspects discussed
Experts on Tuesday discussed the alignment of the Kartarpur corridor, the coordinates and engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points, government sources said.
Dharwad building collapse: Death toll mounts to 3
The death toll rose to three on Wednesday in an under-construction building collapse in Dharwads Kumareshwar Nagar on Tuesday evening, a senior official said.
Beijing: Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Must Comply With Chinese Laws
Dalai Lama says it is possible that his successor might be found in India.
China and Saudi Arabia: The Global Ambitions of Mohammad bin Salman
Insights from James Dorsey.
How Can Indonesia Take Advantage of the Belt and Road’s Opportunities?
The BRI is a double-edged sword, how can Indonesia take advantage of the benefits and avoid the pitfalls?
India 'asks banks to rescue Jet Airways'
The government has asked state-run banks to step in to save the struggling airline, Reuters reports.
Pakistan SC hears Sharifs bail plea
The Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday heard former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs petition against an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order rejecting his plea for bail on medica
Northern Army commander visits Siachen Glacier
Northern Army commander Lt General Ranbir Singh on Tuesday visited forward posts at the Siachen glacier, the worlds highest battlefield, and reviewed the operational prep
The Future of Asia’s Quad: Managing the Perceptions Gap
Despite some ongoing adjustments, the key regional challenge for the Quad is addressing a lingering perceptions gap in some quarters.
Advancing ASEAN-South Korea Relations in Moon’s New Southern Policy
Seoul is continuing to develop its ties with Southeast Asian states during a significant anniversary year.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev Resigns
After nearly 30 years as president, Nazarbayev made a shocking resignation announcement.
Taiwan, US Plan New, ‘More Direct’ Talks This Fall
The “Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations” will see a senior U.S. official travel to Taiwan in September.
Will the Upcoming Thai Elections Be Free and Fair?
And if they are not, what should liberal and democratic political parties in Thailand do?
What’s Behind South Korea’s Persistent LGBT Intolerance?
A recent survey explores the impact of proximity on South Korean attitudes toward LGBT individuals.
Australia Expands Its Maritime Power in the Indian Ocean
For years, Australia has been quietly strengthening defense ties with India and other Indian Ocean partners.
Countrys welfare is more important than the party, says Surjewala
The countrys welfare is more important than that of the party, said Congress party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala here on Tuesday.
In Search of ‘Real’ Data on China’s Economy
Technology to the rescue: new sources of data help researchers and analysts shed more light on the Chinese economy.
Japan Takes Small Step Toward Diplomacy With North Korea
By stepping back from an annual UN resolution on North Korean human rights, Tokyo is sending a signal to Pyongyang.
A First: India Begins Military Exercises With 17 African Countries
AFINDEX-19 underscores India’s growing military-to-military ties with a range of African states.
Bolton: China Is One Reason US ‘Looking at Strengthening National Missile Defense’
A top U.S. official contradicts the 2019 U.S. Missile Defense Review’s view on managing China’s strategic arsenal.
Human embryo smuggling: Malaysian arrested at India airport
Officials in Mumbai, India, believe they may have uncovered a smuggling ring linked to a clinic.
Mukesh Ambani: India's richest man helps his brother avoid jail
The brothers have had an acrimonious relationship, fighting over their father's businesses after his death in 2002.
Will support Pakistans territorial integrity: China
China on Tuesday told the international community not to target Pakistan following the Pulwama suicide bombing in Kashmir and said it will stand by Islamabad during testi
India election 2019: Are three times more roads being built?
Is the Indian government building three times more roads than before?
The ambitious water project that failed to prevent drought
A drought-hit Indian state spent millions to replenish ground water. So why didn't it work?
China, Pakistan to discuss Pulwama fallout (Second Lead)
The recent India-Pakistan tensions after the February 14 Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers, will figure in the talks between the Chinese and Pakistani Fo
Sri Lanka launches Anti-Corruption Action Plan
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday launched a five-year Anti-Corruption Action Plan aimed to create a corruption-free nation by 2023.
Musharraf in Dubai hospital after reaction (Lead, correcting Intro)
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has been shifted to a hospital in Dubai after suffering a reaction from a rare disease for which he is already under treatment,
Resume talks with Dalai Lama, aides, US tells China
The US Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback has said the US will continue to support the Dalai Lamas middle-way approach and urged Chi
What Message Does the Latest India-Pakistan Crisis Send to Militants in Kashmir?
The recent crisis in Kashmir sent a message to local militants about the kinds of violence that work.
What’s Behind Brunei’s New Military Budget?
A closer look at the broader significance of new figures and what they mean for the country’s defense posture.
US-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Exercise
The silver anniversary of the Cope Tiger exercise reinforced the ongoing trilateral collaboration between the three countries.
New Zealand Citizens Open to Gun Reform After Massacre
Less than a week after the deadly shooting at two mosques, New Zealand’s government is moving forward with gun control.
The governance implications of the case against Carlos Ghosn.
6 Trillion Reasons for Asia to Act on Gender Equality
The OCED estimates that 7.5 percent of global GDP is lost due to gender-based discrimination.
China-El Salvador Relationship Wobbles
El Salvador President-elect Nayib Bukele criticized China publicly amid his U.S. visit.
Frenetic Serenity: The Streets of Saigon
The 24-hour challenge: 100 street photographs of Saigon
China’s 2019 ‘Two Sessions’ and the Statement of Artificial Intelligence Ambitions
China’s “Two Sessions” this year cast a special light on artificial intelligence.
Understanding the Latest India-Pakistan Meeting on the Kartarpur Corridor
Can the Kartarpur corridor become a source of meaningful dialogue between India and Pakistan?
Royal Australian Navy Task Group Arrives in Sri Lanka for Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2019 Exercises
Four vessels—HMAS Canberra, HMAS Success, HMAS Newcastle, and HMAS Parramata—arrived in Sri Lanka.
Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage
A former U.S. military intelligence officer has plead guilty to attempted espionage charges.
Soldier killed in Pakistan firing on LoC in Rajouri
An Indian soldier was killed on Monday in Pakistan firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, defence sources said.
Pakistan Foreign Minister to begin 3-day China trip
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will begin his three-day official visit to China on Monday during which he is scheduled to attend the first Islamabad-Beiji
NATO drone crashes near Afghanistan base
A drone belonging to the NATO-led Resolute Support (RS) coalition forces crashed in Afghanistans Parwan province, police said on Monday.
Pakistans Qureshi in China on 3-day visit (Lead)
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in China on Monday on a three-day trip during which he is scheduled to attend the first Islamabad-Beijing foreign m
6 shot dead in Bangladesh poll violence
At least six persons, including four law enforcers and an election official, were shot dead and 16 others injured in Bangladeshs Chittagong Hill tract on Monday, a police
Manohar Parrikar: India PM Modi leads tributes
The Goa chief minister was an important leader in Mr Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
